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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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